Tundra planets are planets mostly covered with snow and ice. They have frigid (often sub-zero) temperatures.
Features[edit | hide all | hide | edit source]
- Tundra planets are first and foremost distinguished by their snowy cover and frigid temperatures.
- Their terrain is similar to their "sisters", desert planets. They are mostly vast and open, being split up into continents. These continents are surrounded with ice (frozen over oceans). Mountains are common, and are mostly found in bunched up groups.
- Ores are usually moderately abundant on them, though rarely they can be richly abundant with ores. Any of the ores from the standard set of ores can generate.
- These planets do not contain any vegetation.
- Their conditions are always inhospitably cold, sometimes more so and sometimes less so. Atmosphere breathability varies, though they often have a breathable atmosphere.
Colonization[edit | hide | edit source]
Due to their open nature, these planets are ideal for large, sprawling bases or storage facilities. They can also make a great place for shipbuilding or the like. Similarly to desert planets they offer a balance between habitability and safety, as raiders may be discouraged by the freezing temperatures. They don't tend to be as open and expansive as desert planets, but water is also much more abundant. All-in-all, a great planet type for those who want a bit of everything.
Paralyzingly cold, tundra planets are somewhat difficult to inhabit and settle. As heaters are less efficient than coolers, keeping warm requires a lot of electricity. As such a reliable source of power is all but a must. Although not directly accessible, water is abundant in the form of snow and ice. Make sure to bring a hydroponic beforehand due to the lack of vegetation, or use the method outlined in Tips&Tricks to get some starting Rubber.
Traversal is not possible without preparing beforehand due to the frigid temperatures. A "heater-backpack" can be fashioned by attaching a few heaters to an apparel, and using an antenna power them (and perhaps a switch in between to be able to toggle it on and off).
Except for their temperature, no further challenges should be encountered while trying to colonize them.
Trivia[edit | hide | edit source]
- Stan has the highest probability of spawning on Tundra